Call to support Blue Skies Hospital Fund in fun new festive events
Would you like to join in some fun events and raise cash to help aid patient care this Christmas? Why not consider joining in their latest festive events…
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Blackpool Victoria to host careers event to students across the Fylde Coast
YOUNGSTERS across the Fylde coast are being offered the chance to get an insight into the wide range of jobs available in the NHS. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a careers evening aimed at Year 12 and 13 students in education at sixth form or college. The careers evening will take place… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria to host careers event to students across the Fylde Coast
New cardiac treatment is a boost for Lancashire residents
HEART patients from across the county are being offered another ground breaking treatment by experts Dr Shajil Chalil and Dr Khalid Abozguia, Consultant Cardiologists and Cardiac Electrophysiologists, at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre. Patients who have atrial fibrillation, otherwise known as abnormal heart rhythms, are now able to access a technique called cryoblation which restores normal heart rhythms… Continue Reading New cardiac treatment is a boost for Lancashire residents
Help us aid #dementia patient care by taking part in a special event
Money raised for Blue Skies Hospitals Fund’s Peace of Mind Appeal, has been aiding dementia patient care. Items such as dementia-friendly signs and clocks plus specially painted bays, doors and even a dementia-friendly garden, all help a stay in our hospitals for those living with dementia. YOU can help continue providing dementia-friendly environments by… Continue Reading Help us aid #dementia patient care by taking part in a special event
YOU can help shape cancer care on the Fylde coast
FYLDE coast residents who have been affected by cancer are being invited to a special event to give their views on how care can be improved. Earlier this year a survey was completed by local people with cancer and health experts have organised the event, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on December 7, to… Continue Reading YOU can help shape cancer care on the Fylde coast
Clifton Hospital’s Christmas Fair is a Christmas cracker
Clifton Hospital held it’s annual Christmas Fair last Saturday and it was a cracker! There were cake stalls, tombolas, craft stalls and even Santa and his elves. Overall, the event raised £1,800 which will go toward aiding patient care and experience across the whole hospital. Clinical Matron, Courtney Bikerdike, said: “It was a fabulous,… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital’s Christmas Fair is a Christmas cracker
Blackpool Victoria Hospital to hold Christmas Markets
Medical students will be running their annual Christmas Markets in the Education Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The Christmas Markets are a collection of festive-themed stalls selling a variety of gifts. The event will take place on Thursday, December 7 from 4pm-6.30pm. There will be many stalls selling a variety of gifts, decorations and festive… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria Hospital to hold Christmas Markets
#TheGreatBTHKnit poppy pattern
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust needs your help to make at least 30,000 poppies for an exciting project. To mark the centenary of WW1, Blackpool Victoria Hospital has planned an impressive temporary memorial to be erected next November in the main entrance. The installation will be interactive and used in a variety of ways… Continue Reading #TheGreatBTHKnit poppy pattern
We need YOU to join in our #GreatBTHKnit for the WW1 centenary
Calling all knitters and natterers! Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust needs your help to make at least 30,000 poppies for an exciting project. To mark the centenary of WW1, Blackpool Victoria Hospital has planned an impressive temporary memorial to be erected next November in the main entrance. The installation will be interactive and used… Continue Reading We need YOU to join in our #GreatBTHKnit for the WW1 centenary
Atrial Fibrillation: Know the facts
CARDIAC experts at the Trust have today been promoting awareness about one of the fastest growing conditions they currently see. If you have ever had the sensation of butterflies in your chest, rather than your stomach it might have been a simple case of nerves or jitters, but a fluttery heartbeat can also be a sign… Continue Reading Atrial Fibrillation: Know the facts